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Growing Your Market in Times of US Tariffs - A practical guide on how to compare and contrast potential markets

When: Tue, Apr 15 @ 10:30 AM PST | Webinar | Growing your Market in Times of US Tariffs | LEARN MORE

Registration Link: https://cf_growingyourmarket.eventbrite.ca

Learn to strategically select the best markets for exporting with our step-by-step process on comparing and contrasting potential markets.

In times of turmoil, it’s important to understand the risks of doing business and how to mitigate them. We’ve all withstood COVID, with some businesses buckling, others thriving and even more taking advantage of an unsure economy. But how were those decisions made? In this Lunch & Learn, we’re going to uncover the process of unbiased market comparison. This practical step-by-step process will guide you down the path of comparing markets side-by-side, including how tariffs will impact your growth. This session, ideal for entrepreneurs and leaders of global expansion alike, provides practical tools and expert advice for informed decision-making in choosing the right market.

Program Description:

The talk of tariffs has everyone unsure of what’s to come, but instead of making decisions solely on our limited understanding or gut feeling, learn the step-by-step process of how to compare two or more markets against one another, including how tariffs can affect the end result. In this workshop, we will identify various criteria that businesses should be looking at in addition to tariffs. Learn a proven method of how to qualitatively compare markets, removing subjectivity from the decision-making process.

In this webinar, you will:

  • Learn the importance of market research and analysis for successful exporting.
  • Discover how to effectively use data and analytics to compare and contrast potential markets.
  • Understand the cultural, economic and political factors that can influence your market choice.
  • Get practical advice on how to weigh different criteria that may affect your decision.
  • Have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with export advisors who have successfully navigated the export market selection process.

We will share insights on the importance of market comparison, as well as some valuable tools to help you make informed decisions. Whether you’re expanding into your first market or are a seasoned exporter, this webinar is not to be missed.

Who should attend? Entrepreneurs, small business owners and large corporations looking to expand their business beyond their current market(s). If you’re considering exporting to an adjacent province or state, or you are looking to cross international borders, the market comparison method taught during this webinar will bring value to your decision-making process.

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Driving Change: Scaling Sustainable Transportation Event April 25

Join us to discover how clean transportation is shaping the Okanagan with EV demos, sustainability insights and inspiring break out session.

Date and time: Fri, Apr 25, 2025 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT

Location: Orchard Ford Sales, 911 Stremel Road Kelowna, BC V1X 5E6

Book your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1297305177709?aff=oddtdtcreator

Agenda

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EV Displays, Vehicle Demos & Open Networking

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Presentation Session #1 with Dale Conway

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Presentation Session #2 with Dale Conway

Event Description:
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Join us for a special Open House edition of the Sustainable Development Leadership Series, hosted at Orchard Ford in Kelowna. Presented in partnership with Community Futures and featuring local sustainability leader Dale Conway Founder of Current Taxi, this interactive event showcases what real-world sustainability looks like in action.

This gathering is designed to inspire and connect entrepreneurs, business leaders, and curious community members interested in the future of clean transportation, sustainable decision-making, and collaborative leadership.

We’re also pleased to welcome City Councillor Maxine DeHart, who will be in attendance as both a community advocate and columnist for "Straight from DeHart." Her presence brings an added layer of community significance and storytelling to the event, highlighting the broader impact of what's happening on the ground.

What You’ll Experience:

· Live EV displays and charging demonstrations from Orchard Ford and Limitless EV

· Interactive 1-hour speaker sessions led by Dale Conway, Founder of Current Taxi (two time slots available)

· A behind-the-scenes look at how Current Taxi evolved from a local electric taxi service to a scalable clean transportation provider

· Practical takeaways on building sustainability into your business model

· Peer networking, Q&A, and an opportunity to contribute to ongoing community leadership

Whether you're looking to electrify your business fleet, understand more about EV infrastructure, or explore how sustainability can shape your operations, this event is designed for you.

Session Focus:
Each of Dale’s two sessions (1 PM & 3 PM) will highlight key decisions, operational pivots, and lessons learned from over 12 million zero-emission kilometers. The format will blend storytelling, practical frameworks, and audience engagement, aligned with the goals of the Sustainable Development Leadership Series to promote peer mentorship and best practices in the Central Okanagan.

This is a free public event, with an Open House style, open to anyone interested in learning and connecting around the future of sustainable business.

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Two Kelowna companies get federal funding for infill housing research

Funds for housing research

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(n)Design and icInfrastructure are leading a project that has received $416,001 from the Government of Canada’s Research and Knowledge Initiative. It aims to gather new data and design digital tools to solve challenges related to infill housing.

The two companies are working with five local governments—Kelowna, Regional District of the Central Okanagan, Salmon Arm, Colwood and Calgary—in an effort to identify three key barriers to implementing infill housing in Canadian cities and towns; engage communities, municipalities and developers using human-centred design methods to create practical, user-focused solutions; and develop tools and frameworks to support policymakers and stakeholders in advancing infill projects efficiently and equitably.

“We are honoured to receive this funding to tackle the housing crisis through collaborative, community-driven research,” (n)Design principal designer and founder Sean Shepherd said in a press release. “By putting people at the centre of the process, we aim to design solutions that are both effective and adaptable to local needs.”

The project is one of 18 that have received a total of $10 million from the federal government

“Infill housing represents a sustainable way to increase supply, but the systemic challenges are complex,” icInfrastructure founder and director Iain Cranston said. “Our project will deliver actionable insights that empower cities to unlock the potential of under-utilized land and create more livable, inclusive communities.”

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